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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1961
Page
3
Mrs Aatharive Piper recalls local figures like E B Johnston and community life, reflecting on town pride and memories. She laments Des Moines airport bird fatalities, worries over progress vs wildlife, and notes rapid Iowa weather shifts from warm to cold with seasonal wardrobe changes.
Local Union News notes a WAC Ladies of the Church meeting at Janet Caster's home with 20 members and two children, officers elected for the year, and visits by several families from Marshalltown and surrounding towns. The report also covers numerous social visits, potluck suppers, travels to Florida, Arizona, and Washington states, and members attending lodge and church events.
Six Eldora Kiwanis members attended the 43rd Nebraska Iowa District Convention at Spirit Lake September 17 19 with several couples and individuals listed among attendees. Also appears a public notice of incorporation for Lowan County Country Mobile Home Park Sales Inc detailing corporate purpose, location in Iowa and authorized shares.
Lauren Soth editor of the Des Moines Register and Tribune spoke during the convention where he discussed West Berlin from his recent return. Workshops covered Kiwanis activities youth service citizenship services and club administration. Howard Jackson of Mason City was elected district governor for 1962 with Marshalltown named as the 1962 convention site. Second half taxes due after Sept 30 delinquent for Hardin County.
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